Both letters concern American patents and Binney's uncertainty over Young going to America, which Young denies suggesting seriously.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistDiscussing the paraffin oil markets in America and also arranging a meeting with James Young and Edward Meldrum.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistBinney is asking for Meldrum’s views on the American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding Clydesdale case and American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding American patent case.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying a letter from [E.W.] Turner at Liverpool to Edward Binney at Manchester (22 August 1859) regarding a sample of paraffin which has been sent from Turner’s firm in Birkenhead.
Also includes notes from James Young to Edward Binney acknowledging receipt of this letter, 24 August 1859.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding coup oil patents.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistDiscussing business matters, and mentions Edward Meldrum.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying a letter from Benedict and Boardman, New York, to Edward Binney (22 April 1859) concerning Young’s American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying a letter from Benedict and Boardman in New York to Edward Binney (21 May 1859) concerning Young’s American patent. Also discusses Scottish business.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying correspondence between Binney and James Russel and Son, colliers, Falkirk and Edward Meldrum, Bathgate, (14 November 1859) concerning the coal contract for the [Boghall] works.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistBinney is unwell but will try to come to Scotland.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistConcerning the American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistBinney arranging, if he is well enough, to come to Glasgow for a business meeting with Edward Meldrum, James Young and other parties.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistConcerning the patent for coup oil from coal tar which is about to expire.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropist